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Dr. John Platz, MD
Overview of Dr. John Platz, MD
Dr. John Platz, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Great Neck, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College and is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Platz, completed a residency at University Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery University Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, General Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Platz an average 3.2 star rating.
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Dr. Platz's Office Locations
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Acute Care Surgery1000 Northern Blvd Ste 380, Great Neck, NY 11021 Directions (516) 233-3698
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NSUH - Dept of Surgery1999 Marcus Ave Ste 106C, New Hyde Park, NY 11042 Directions (516) 233-3601
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About Dr. John Platz, MD
Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 27 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1649343963
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Stony Brook University Hospital SUNY Health Sciences Center
Fellowship
Residency
- University Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery University Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, General Surgery
Residency
Internship
- Stony Brook University Hospital SUNY Health Sciences Center
Internship
Medical Education
- NEW YORK Medical College
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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